Steady, wait 'til he's right on the bridge!" A 1/72 diorama

[spanner570]

Aaron, thanks for your comments, good idea to recycle the gate, even if it's just lying about or propped up in a corner.......Putting spacers between the lengths of timber was my very first job when I was an apprentice joiner, and woe betide if I didn't get them nice and neat....Usually a quick flick across the back side from a well aimed handsaw!!!!

Andy, a style is a cracking idea, I'll get to it tomorrow and thanks for suggesting it.

Ron

[Guest]

Only glad to have contributed to your fine work of art mate.

Andy

[Guest]

Think the gate only needed one diagonal Ron ...... Andys' idea of a style is a bit more European and will fit nicely methinks..

Other than that it's looking quite awesome mate

I'll be glad to get back onto some scratched scenery ... all i've been doing for the last few days is figures and more figures ... me brain and eyes 'urt.

[spanner570]

Colin, funny you should mention the diagonals, initially I did fit just one, but it looked too upright, hence the two at less of an angle........Should have binned the bloody thing in the first place!!!!!!!!

I'll be doing the exact opposite to you soon....off the scratch work onto figures and more figures. My brain is hurting just thinking about it, 'specially in 1/72!!!

Ron

[Guest]

Lets have some water in that dry lock Ron. The fish are thirsty mate hehe

Andy

[Guest]

My brain is hurting just thinking about it, 'specially in 1/72!!!

oh yeah ... this is one-seventytooths isn't it? ... you forget that what with all the detail you manage to cram in.... dont worry i can offer counceling sessions for you if needed.

[Guest]

No doubt ,mind numbing when you remember its 72! Awesome stuff Ron!

[Guest]

It all looks amazingly realistic to me. I wish I had such diorama skills!

[spanner570]

Lets have some water in that dry lock Ron. The fish are thirsty mate heheAndy

I'm busting a gut wanting to add the water, it's just that I'm twitchy about doing it before everything is complete, except of course, the figures. It'll only take a smudge or spilt ale to ruin the shine, so I will leave it a while longer......

Patience dear boy, patience!lol

Cheers,

Ron

[spanner570]

Thanks Trey, how's that son of yours shaping up with his model making?

Alex, thanks for your comments, much appreciated......Get yourself sat down and have a go, you might well be pleasantly surprised just what you can achieve.....Got to try first mind, if you get my meaning!

Right, after seeing that feeble attempt at a gate and seeing as 'ow you people agreed just how bad it was...it's gone, but I will try and alter it and place it somewhere on the dio., we'll see.

I took note of Andy's great idea for a stile and sign post, but took it one stage further and added the village name sign. And, for a bit of fun, named the place in honour of the man himself for his suggestion, well the almost French version.......!

Here are a couple of pictures.

Cheers,

Ron

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[Guest]

now that looks the part mate. and aptly named too

my name translates to a fish in French. in fact I have a tin of Colin in the cupboard that a friend brought back. its a type of hake

[mossiepilot]

Wow again Ron, and the village name made me laugh. Nice touch mate.

Tony.

[Guest]

ruddy good save,the name seems abit iffy though :bonjour::laughing::laughing::laughing:

mobear

[spanner570]

Thanks for the input boys, I'm glad you approve of the alterations....

ole, juste un jeu de mots, mon ami!!

Cheers all,

Ron

[Guest]

Fantastic Ron, the outcome really is amazing. When do i move in, can you pitch me a tent mate please lol.

Andy